Adrian Peterson ordered to surrender assets for $12M debt.

[{"selector":"#anim-9b42822c-5342-42fe-9f9e-52342c49497b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.257324105020174%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Houston judge orders former NFL running back Adrian Peterson to turn up many assets to pay a $12 million debt.

[{"selector":"#anim-8f17a9e0-926c-4286-93aa-3527c8369756 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-44.49391061053389%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Robert Berleth, the court-appointed receiver, requested this order in July, saying Peterson "is known to have numerous assets" at his Missouri City, Texas residence.

[{"selector":"#anim-b687d780-78a4-4e27-87a9-4617315d4306 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.25627918967977%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Houston judge ordered Fort Bend County constables to keep the peace with Berleth at Peterson's home on Monday.

[{"selector":"#anim-0a80649e-be41-4e46-9553-8a86bc8996a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In 2016, Peterson borrowed $5.2 million from a Pennsylvania lender, starting his debt problems.

[{"selector":"#anim-7c64735a-75cd-4eb0-8871-b0d6ea9fa9fa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Interest and attorney's costs increased the amount to $8.3 million in 2021.

[{"selector":"#anim-80f24780-3939-4919-97c3-b60224a9c1a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.257324105020174%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "No offsets have been made against this judgment to date," the receiver stated in July court documents.

[{"selector":"#anim-f286ce38-67d4-458d-aa84-9b99c9341fe4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-47.98110037627663%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In 2021, 39-year-old Peterson left the NFL.

[{"selector":"#anim-e1c8805f-fdc3-4cc1-85ec-5b59851f73c1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.25627918967977%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The 2012 NFL MVP, four-time All-Pro, and seven-time Pro Bowler, Peterson led the league in running three times in his 15-year career.

[{"selector":"#anim-b0d3bb3d-7d4e-4568-ac2f-11f758e529ee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] He is eighth all-time with 14,918 running yards and 90 touchdowns in 184 games (167 starts) with seven teams, including the Minnesota Vikings (2007-16).